Diapers in the Fields: Peru's Agro-Export Workers Fight for Fair Treatment

Peruvian Agro-Export Workers Face Exploitation: The Untold Story of Diapers and Quotas In Peru's lucrative agro-export industry, a hidden reality emerges: female agricultural workers are resorting to extreme measures to meet demanding quotas. Many are forced to use diapers to avoid losing time on bathroom breaks, sacrificing their dignity and well-being for their livelihoods. This practice highlights a broader issue of labor exploitation and inadequate oversight. The National Superintendency of Labor Inspection (SUNAFIL) faces significant challenges. Eduardo Zegarra Méndez, an expert interviewed in the video, comments, "Sunafil no tiene personal, no tiene recursos... Y encima de eso, ahora con esta nueva ley, le indican que no puede fiscalizar a las empresas formales, sino que debe ir a áreas donde hay empresas informales." (Sunafil has no personnel, no resources... And on top of that, now with this new law, it is indicated that it cannot inspect formal companies, but must go to areas where there are informal companies.) The video showcases interviews with workers who share their struggles, illustrating the harsh conditions they endure daily. The lack of adequate resources and the new law restricting SUNAFIL's ability to inspect formal businesses create a loophole that allows exploitation to persist. This situation demands immediate attention and systemic reform to protect the rights and well-being of these essential workers. The story of these women serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of unchecked industrial practices. It underscores the urgent need for stronger labor protections and increased resources for regulatory bodies to ensure fair treatment and safe working conditions for all.